Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Germany visa requirements

Taiwan ordinary passport holders can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, family visits, or business. No visa is required as of 29 June 2026; ETIAS is not in operation yet and is expected to start in Q4 2026. Germany is part of the Schengen Area, and Taiwan is on the EU's visa-exemption list. Holders of an ordinary Taiwan passport that contains the holder's national identity card number may enter Germany and the wider Schengen Area without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, for tourism, family visits, or business (no paid employment). The exemption applies only to Taiwan passports printed with the ID number; passports without it are not eligible for visa-free entry. No fee or advance application is required as of 29 June 2026. Travellers should still carry a passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure and issued within the previous 10 years, proof of onward/return travel, evidence of sufficient funds, and accommodation or invitation details, which border police may request. Travel health insurance is strongly recommended but is not listed as a visa-free entry condition. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is not in operation yet and is scheduled to start in the last quarter of 2026; once operational and after the relevant transition arrangements, visa-exempt Taiwan travellers will need an approved ETIAS (EUR 20, valid up to 3 years or until the passport expires) before boarding.